Libraries might have to close in Oregon

Sad News Out Of Oregon where Jackson County’s 15 new and renovated libraries could close indefinitely if the county loses federal timber money and can’t find a new revenue source.

Ronnie Budge, county library director, warned staff in a recent employee newsletter that the library system might have to prepare to close its doors.

This bleak scenario could arise if Jackson County loses its annual $24 million in federal timber funds and exhausts attempts with voters to approve a special district or levy.